Greenacres Primary Academy, Oldham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Greenacres excels at helping every child feel valued and included. The school provides carefully planned learning that helps pupils progress quickly, with extra activities built into the school day so no child misses out. Parents particularly praise the school's personalised pastoral support and the positive impact it has on children's ambitions for the future.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development and wellbeing programme that teaches pupils about different cultures, religions, and online safety
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with almost no bullying, supported by strong pupil leadership roles
- Highly effective curriculum teaching with impressive pupil progress, especially for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs
- Strong relationships between school, families and community with excellent attendance rates
- Skillful early years provision that prepares children exceptionally well for key stage 1
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular activities and clubs available during the school day to promote and develop pupils' talents and interests
Greenacres Primary Academy is an exceptionally well-run school where pupils thrive in a nurturing environment with high expectations for learning and behaviour. Leaders have created a culture where safeguarding is prioritised, personal development is exceptional, and all pupils, including those with additional needs, make impressive progress.
At a Glance
28.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 63%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 70%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
30.7
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
121%
Over capacity
254 pupils
210 capacity
44 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
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Admissions Demand - Oldham
Places available
3,967
Applications
2,727
Got 1st preference
93.5%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Primary admissions across Oldham (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.21692%
Overall absence
13.61257%
Persistent absence
191
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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